# Cuban government administrative reorganization

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuban-government-administrative-reorganization
> Updated: 2026-11-02T21:23:56.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Cuban government has implemented a major restructuring of its central state administration through Law 186, titled “On the Organization of the Central State Administration.” Approved by the National Assembly of People's Power, the law reduces the total number of ministries from 27 to 20.

Key changes include the creation of the Ministry of Information and Social Communication, which elevates the former Institute of Information and Social Communication to ministerial rank. This new ministry is tasked with directing the national communication system and managing advertising and sponsorship. Other reorganized or consolidated entities include the Ministries of Agriculture and Food, Commerce and Foreign Investment, Economy and Finance, and Industry and Construction.

The Central Bank of Cuba will remain a central state administration body. To facilitate the transition, the law allows up to one year for the redistribution of budgetary, material, and human resources, while ministers are required to present work schedules to Prime Minister Manuel Marrero within 30 days of the law's entry into force.

## Claims

- Cuba published Law 186, 'On the Organization of the Central State Administration', in the Official Gazette on November 2, 2026. (reported by 3 sources)
- The National Assembly of People's Power approved Law 186. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Central State Administration is composed of 20 ministries. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Central Bank of Cuba is part of the Central State Administration. (reported by 2 sources)
- The law creates the Ministry of Information and Social Communication. (reported by 1 source)
- The Ministry of Information and Social Communication will direct the country's communication system. (reported by 1 source)
- The law allows up to one year for organizational movements to be completed after it enters into force. (reported by 1 source)
- The Ministry of Information and Social Communication replaces the functions of the Institute of Information and Social Communication. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Cuba restructures government to reduce ministries to 20

Cuba is reducing its number of ministries from 27 to 20 through a government restructuring aimed at addressing the national crisis.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-restructures-government-to-reduce-ministries-to-20

### 2026-11-02: Cuba establishes new Ministry of Information and Social Communication

Cuba has enacted Law 186 to reorganize its central government, establishing 20 ministries, including a new Ministry of Information and Social Communication.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuba-establishes-new-ministry-of-information-and-social-communication

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